Day 1. Arrival in Baku.

Meeting at the airport, transfer to the hotel.

Day 2. Getting to know Baku.

Our guide and I will meet you in the hotel lobby, and we will begin our walk. First, tourists will get acquainted with the panorama of the city and Baku Bay from the observation deck of Upland Park. After this, an excursion to the Old City (Baku Fortress) will begin. The "Old City" complex, which covers the territory of the old fortress, is included in the list of historical monuments protected by UNESCO. The excursion starts at the entrance to the Baku Fortress. Tourists enter the fortress through the ancient "Double Gates," which opened onto the Shamakhi road. Walking with a guide along the ancient streets of the fortress, tourists will visit the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, enter ancient Caravanserais, see old mosques and medieval baths, and climb to the roof of the Maiden Tower. The Maiden Tower is one of the mystical structures of the ancient East. Tourists will also be shown the place where the Apostle Bartholomew was crucified. After lunch, an introduction to the history of winemaking in Azerbaijan will begin. Tourists will have an excursion to the wine museum. This museum is located on the territory of what was the largest winery during the Soviet era. In 1981, it was decided to create a winemaking museum here for the arrival of the leader of the USSR, L. Brezhnev. The museum was created by 1982; however, due to his health condition, L. Brezhnev was unable to visit it. In this museum, tourists can learn about the history of winemaking in Azerbaijan, see products from those years, and taste some wines.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Baku. Duration: 6-7 hours. Meals: BB.

Day 3. Baku – Ganja

Today, tourists depart for the city of Ganja. The first stop is scheduled at Gobustan – the rock art museum. Here, tourists will visit an interactive museum and an open-air museum. The rock carvings of Gobustan belong to different epochs and date from the 10th-8th millennia BC to the Middle Ages. Covering such a vast historical period, they hold a high place among other rock art collections in the world. Through the efforts of archaeologists, more than 6,000 drawings were discovered on 1,000 rocks, along with ancient dwellings – caves and settlements – about 40 mounds, and more than 100,000 items of material culture. The most ancient drawings date back to the Mesolithic era; however, it is assumed that life existed here even earlier, which allows Gobustan to be considered one of the cradles of civilization. After Gobustan, tourists will enjoy an introduction and wine tasting at the "Azgranata" winery. It is here that, along with other alcoholic products, the famous pomegranate wine is produced. After the tasting, tourists will continue their journey and soon arrive in the city of Ganja, where they will check into a hotel and rest.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Ganja. Duration: 8 hours. Meals: BB. Distance: 360 km.

Day 4. Ganja – Sheki

After breakfast, tourists will have a city tour of Ganja – the Mausoleum of the famous medieval Azerbaijani poet Nizami Ganjavi (1141–1209), the Shah Abbas Mosque (early 17th century), and the Javad Khan Mausoleum (1748–1804). From here, tourists will travel to the city of Goygol, formerly Helenendorf. This city was founded in the early 19th century by settlers from Swabia. In the city itself, it will be interesting to visit the house of a German settler, preserved in its original form. Then, tourists will depart for the city of Sheki. On the way to Sheki, tourists will stop at the Az Abrau winery, where a short tour of the estate and wine tasting awaits them. Here, wines are produced from local Azerbaijani grape varieties under the Az Abrau label, along with "Abrau" blended wines and the legendary "Agdam" port wine.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Sheki. Duration: 8 hours. Meals: BB. Distance: 140 km.

Day 5. Sheki - Gakh

This day will be dedicated to the city of Sheki and the Gakh region and their attractions. In Sheki, tourists will visit the Khan's Palace – a magnificent 18th-century building erected without a single nail – the ancient Juma Mosque and Madrasah, the Khan's Mosque and Khan's Cemetery, a medieval Caravanserai, folk craft workshops, and the Albanian temple in the village of Kish. This is one of the oldest churches not only in the South Caucasus but possibly in the world. St. Elishe (Eliseus) is considered the founder of this church. After this, tourists depart for the neighboring Gakh region. The distance one way is 40 km. Despite the proximity, the climate, architecture, and cuisine of the Gakh region differ from those of Sheki. In the Gakh region, tourists will visit a local resident and taste local wine. And of course, they will visit the "Sumug Gala" tower, famous from the film "Don't Be Afraid, I'm with You," and the Georgian Church of St. George. After a short trip through the Gakh region, tourists will return to the city of Sheki.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Sheki. Duration: 8 hours. Meals: BB. Distance: 80 km.

Day 6. Sheki – Baku

On this day, tourists depart for the city of Baku. Distance – 300 km. The road will pass through the Gabala and Shamakhi regions. In the Gabala region, tourists will visit the Savalan Winery, located in the valley of the same name in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains at an altitude of 400 m above sea level. The vineyards are surrounded on both sides by branches of the Turyanchay River. This area has an ideal balance of rainy and sunny days and average annual temperature. After a tour of the vineyard and production, a tasting of original wines from the local estate awaits the tourists. After the tasting, tourists will continue their journey to Baku. A stop at Lake Nohur for a short rest is provided during the trip.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Baku. Duration: 6-7 hours. Meals: BB. Distance: 300 km.

Day 7. Baku

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, tourists will go to the "Green Bazaar." This is a real oriental market selling local fruits, vegetables, various sauces, honey, spices, and dried fruits. Then, a visit to the next market – "Oriental Bazaar" – will take place. Here, unlike the previous market, works of art such as paintings, ceramics, and carpets are sold. However, on the second floor, a demonstration pavilion of the "Tovuz - Baltiya" winery awaits the tourists. Here, tourists will taste the products of this estate. After visiting the markets, tourists will return to the hotel to leave their purchases, and then, in their free time, they can walk around Baku.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Baku. Duration: 6-7 hours. Meals: BB.

Day 8. Transfer to the airport.